1. Theseus and Hippolyta's wedding: The play begins with the preparations for the wedding of Theseus, Duke of Athens, and Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons.
2. Hermia and Lysander's love: Hermia, the daughter of Egeus, is in love with Lysander, but her father has betrothed her to Demetrius. Hermia and Lysander decide to elope, with the help of their friend Helena, who is in love with Demetrius.
3. The intervention of the fairies: The fairies, led by Titania and Oberon, king and queen of the fairies, become involved in the lovers' quarrels. Oberon uses a love potion to make Titania fall in love with Bottom, a weaver who has been transformed into a donkey.
4. The reconciliation of the lovers: The fairies eventually resolve the lovers' conflicts, and Hermia and Lysander are able to marry. Titania is reunited with Oberon, and Bottom is transformed back into a human.
5. The performance of Pyramus and Thisbe: The play ends with a performance of the play "Pyramus and Thisbe" by the mechanicals, a group of amateur actors. The performance is full of mishaps and misunderstandings, but it is ultimately a success and the audience is entertained.